Testing.
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nice slabs of something OHHH
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They are similar to the Apache Strata but the edges are markedly more aggressive but still smooth. I took several different razors (Sheffield, Solingens, Japanese, etc.) Chosera 1K, Norton 4/8K and finished on the Black Gila, the results were outstanding and they were consistent on all four hones. I did two razors the same way but went AS followed by the ABG and the edges were more refined. I test shaved with all the razors this morning and the results were awesome. I'm compiling the information and forwarding it to Terry.
I must have missed a thread. Where do these come from?
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There was no thread, a sister stone to the Apache Strata.
This caused me to start writing Terry an email. I definately see one in my future. Is the one with the stamp showing dark on the top side?
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Yes it is, I wanted to show the stamp.
It's reminiscent of a Turkish oilstone visually.
Very pretty looking stones. Somewhere between arks, black Thuri's and volcanic glass.
Interesting stuff.
A mean looking trio for sure.
Sister Stone? Where do these Apache stones come from?
Alex
Sister Stone? Where do these Apache stones come from?
Alex
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Arizona.
Thought The same looking at them
At one point, Terry told me there was a coarser stone he could mine and sell (i.e., coarser than Apache red). I don't suppose this is it. They look interesting in any case.
Ok, so we've all talked with Terry about something at some point....
Now that that's out of the way.....
The mailman dropped off a box a few minutes ago - shortly afterwards, I had this Deja Vu thing goin' on....
Now that that's out of the way.....
The mailman dropped off a box a few minutes ago - shortly afterwards, I had this Deja Vu thing goin' on....
Haha ;-) youre all crazy here....but thats what i like!!
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The main differences for me between the Black Gila and the Strata are in aggressiveness and feedback. The edges off the Gila are markedly more aggressive and has less pressure sensitive feedback than the Apache. The added aggressiveness does not comprise its smoothness which is very cool.
I still would like to try one of the coarser stones. But these do look beautiful. By "aggressive" do mean sharp?
